Douglas County budget talks draw criticism over taxes and relief
County commissioners faced public comments criticizing high property taxes despite a 2.91 mill reduction. Residents urged more relief as Inflation hurts fixed incomes, renters, and the unemployed. Candidates Lorenzo and Chan urged restraint while Shannon Reid stressed balancing services with needs.
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Olson backs bipartisan tax cut deal with Governor Kelly
State Sen Robert Olson R Osathe joined Kelly on Wednesday to sign a bipartisan tax cut package. Olson who will not seek reelection said the compromise is not ideal but moves in the right direction by reducing property and income taxes. The bill passed the legislature with large bipartisan majorities during a one day special session after Kelly vetoed three earlier plans and lawmakers kept changes to a minimum.
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Olathe
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City plans Pallet shelters near Lawrence Community Shelter
Lawrence officials review a plan to place 24 Pallet shelter cabins plus one office and two hygiene units on an unused lot south of the main shelter at 3655 E 25th St. The project aims to expand housing for residents while city policy prioritizes services for Lawrence residents.
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Local News Snippet From Lawrence Journal-World
Short local wire reads mention city and county government and courts with crime notes tied to Lawrence Kansas schools and the University of Kansas. Postmaster address details and newspaper affiliations included.
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Journal-World invites readers to report errors
The newspaper notes its policy to correct significant errors brought to the editors and provides a phone number 832-7154 and an email address at news ljworld com for readers to contact the staff.
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